On June 4, 2020, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) issued a statement in support of the protests against systemic racism and police brutality toward Black Americans. We are committed to using history to contribute to positive change and build a more inclusive and equitable society. As such, the IHS will take the following actions to […]
Our country and the State of Indiana are now being reminded of our more than 400 year-long and deep history of systemic racism and oppression of Black Americans. The Indiana Historical Society stands with the Black community against racism and the killing of unarmed Black citizens. History is critically important. It has the power to […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Stay connected to the stories of the Hoosier state while you’re sheltering at home. Join the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) for History Happy Hours, a series of insightful online conversations with some of Indiana’s most interesting historians. History Happy Hours are live virtual conversations via Zoom, with the opportunity for a question-and-answer session […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces 469 students from schools across the state took part in the 2020 National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest virtually from April 17-27. NHDI is a yearlong program dedicated to enhancing history education in Indiana’s schools. Through the 2020 theme of “Breaking Barriers in History,” […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Want to dig into Indiana’s history from the comfort of your home? Now you can! The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is offering valuable — and free — virtual resources and e-learning opportunities to fellow Hoosiers and visitors from around the globe. Virtual resource options include games and trivia, educational resources for teachers and […]
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) is launching a collecting initiative to document the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on Indiana in real time. IHS requests the input and collaboration of Hoosiers throughout the state for “Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in Indiana.” Hoosiers are encouraged to send writings, photos, drawings and even short […]
Evansville, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after a successful Southwest region contest on Friday, March 13. The contest included students from Brown, Perry, Vanderburgh and Washington counties. As part of IHS’s commitment to prioritizing the health […]
Hanover, Ind. — The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) proudly announces students have been selected to advance to the National History Day in Indiana (NHDI) State Contest after a successful Southeast region contest on Saturday, March 14. The contest included students from Brown, Marion, Monroe and Washington counties. As part of IHS’s commitment to prioritizing the health […]
What is a Barrio and why is it lost? First, Barrio is the Spanish word for neighborhood. It is typically a neighborhood where most of the folks are from Spanish speaking families. And why is it lost? I will later explain. First, the Latino community is not necessarily a “new Hoosier community” in the State […]
“You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens March 14 at History Center The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) invites guests back in time to visit a musical recording business that, while short-lived, helped define American music for generations to come. “You Are There 1927: Gennett Studio” opens Saturday, March 14, at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick […]
